What are the benefits of regularly drinking bitter melon steeped in water?

Regularly drinking bitter melon-infused water offers several common benefits, including regulating blood lipids, controlling body weight, and preventing constipation.

1. Regulating Blood Lipids

Bitter melon contains bitter melon extract (momordicin), which helps clear fat and other metabolic waste, maintaining or lowering blood lipid levels and reducing the risk of hyperlipidemia.

2. Controlling Body Weight

Due to its bitter taste, bitter melon can suppress appetite. It is also low in calories, and the bitter melon extract may inhibit the body's absorption of fat, thus contributing to weight control.

3. Preventing Constipation

Bitter melon is rich in water-soluble dietary fiber, which promotes intestinal motility and helps prevent constipation.

In addition, it may aid digestion. However, long-term and excessive consumption should be avoided.